A dynamic visual and performance artist, Vanessa German, is the founder of Love Front Porch and the ARThouse, a community arts initiative for children, created to stack the deck in matters of justice, worth and healing. She recently presented TED talks at Harvard and MIT and she has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning and NPR’s All Things Considered.

Friday, August 17th 7:00pm FREE
This keynote will kick off “Community Arts Alive” as we bring together community members interested in growing and nurturing their art appreciation and becoming change makers. No reservations needed.

Saturday, August 18th 9am-3:00pm
A day of workshops that will explore identity through the arts and help us to learn more from each other and oneself. Featuring John Gebretatose from Black Out Improv, Vanessa German, Group Reflection, Lunch and Advocacy Resources.

There is no cost but you must register for the Workshop at www.greattheatre.org/shows/1819playlabs/

All events take place at: Helgeson Learning Lab Theatre, 710 Sundial Drive, Waite Park, MN 56387